New Gear

Point Source Audio (PSA) is introducing the CO2-8WL Lavalier, which is two microphones in one supporting two separate wireless transmitters. The microphone is targeted for artists requiring mic backup assurance in live broadcasts and production environments. The matched redundant microphone will be available as a standalone lavalier (CO2-8WL) that is part of the company’s Series8 category of performance microphones. Additionally, it will be offered within the Embrace category of earmountable lavaliers when absolute mic concealment is needed.

Meyer Sound's Leo Family of linear sound reinforcement systems has been expanded with the addition of the diminutive new Lina compact linear line array loudspeaker and companion 750-LFC compact low frequency control element. Easily the smallest and lightest in the series, Lina and 750-LFC bring the inherent linearity, low distortion and exceptional power-to-size ratio of Leo Family technology to a wider range of applications and venues. The self-powered Lina loudspeaker measures only 20.27 inches (515 mm) wide and weighs in at a mere 43 lbs. (19.5 kg), making it an ideal choice when discreet appearance, portability and hanging weight restrictions are critical considerations. Also, because Lina shares the same structural footprint as Meyer Sound's current Mina line array loudspeakers, owners of Mina systems can add Lina to their existing inventory using the same rigging and mounting hardware. Mixed systems of Mina and Lina are compatible using the delay integration in Compass control software.Both products are expected to ship by June 1, 2017.

Riedel Communications introduces a new wireless intercom, Bolero, whose features and connectivity can be applied three ways: as a wireless beltpack, as a wireless keypanel, and as a walkie-talkie radio using an integrated mic and speaker. Bolero is an expandable, full-roaming, DECT-based intercom system in the license-free 1.9GHz frequency range.

Outline releases OpenArray2, the new version of its free simulation software. OpenArray2 predicts the results expected from either live performances or installations involving Outline’s wide range of loudspeaker systems (line arrays, subwoofers and point source systems), enabling users to cover every position in a listening space with even the most unusual configuration.

Allen & Heath expands the interface options for its dLive mixing system with superMADI and a range of AES3 I/O cards. Designed to help integrate dLive into a wide range of applications, the superMADI interface card's connectivity possibilities include eight BNC connectors and four SFP slots for fiber optic transceivers. Both coaxial and optical formats offer up to 128 I/O at 96k Hz each, and redundancy and sample rate are switchable per link pair, with a choice of Smux or High-Speed 96k Hz mode. The four AES3 cards' I/O formats are comprised of 2-in/8-out, 4-in/6-out, 6-in/4-out, and 10-out. The cards’ output sample rate is switchable between 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz and The new cards can be fitted in the audio networking slots of any dLive S Class or dLive C Class Surface or MixRack.

Rational Acoustics LLC announced today that future versions of their Smaart v8 and Di v2 software will add support for 10EaZy hardware as well as incorporate core features from 10EaZy SPL measurement software directly into the Smaart user interface. Merging the powerful, flexible measurement environment offered by Smaart with the straightforward turn-key SPL monitoring solution from 10EaZy will bring added functionality, efficiency and accuracy to both products.

Yamaha announced today the release of firmware update v3.5 for the company’s TF Series Digital Mixers. The update will significantly expand the utility of the Yamaha TF Series with the addition of the Dugan Speech System automixing capability. Yamaha TF firmware update v3.5 is a free update scheduled for release at the end of May 2017.

Stage Tech is launching software release V5.28 for its Nexus audio systems, which means Nexus systems can now be upgraded to more than double the size possible previously. Until now, the number of Base Devices was capped at 31. The audio network can manage up to 64,000 I/Os. The software release will be available at the end of the second quarter.

K-array introduces its new Mastiff line of monitors. Comprised of the KM312, KM312P, KM112 and KM11P, the Mastiff line features an asymmetrical 100° by 30° horn granting performers the possibility to select a wide or narrow sound emission. The monitors are also built to physically withstand any onstage abuse, with a steel grill and sturdy birch wood chassis.

Radial Engineering Ltd. is now shipping the LX-2 passive line splitter. The Radial LX-2 allows the user to easily send a single source to two different destinations at once without noise, with the ability to attenuate the input signal and tame hot outputs from a mixing console or mic preamp.